An inquest hears that Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, died after becoming trapped headfirst in sea defence boulders at Lowestoft, Suffolk, while walking her dog with her daughter nearby. The reports say she stumbled on a path and fell into the rock area, leaving her upside down with her legs protruding from the stones. By the time emergency services were contacted, witnesses described difficulty and delays in reaching her, including accounts of waiting for the arrival of ambulance crews. She is reported to have drowned in the incident. The inquest is considering the circumstances leading to her fall, how quickly help was able to reach her, and whether any factors affected the response. The accounts cited in coverage indicate that her daughter witnessed what happened while she was trapped. Further details about the timing of the incident, the emergency response, and any recommendations are expected as the inquest process continues.
Mother dies after getting trapped headfirst in sea defence boulders in Lowestoft inquest hears
An inquest hears that Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, died after becoming trapped headfirst in sea defence boulders at Lowestoft, Suffolk, while walking her dog with her daughter nearby. The reports say she...
- Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, dies after an incident at Lowestoft in Suffolk.
- She becomes trapped headfirst in sea defence boulders while walking her dog.
- Her daughter is present at the scene and witnesses the incident.
- Witnesses report difficulties and delays before emergency crews arrived.
- The inquest examines the circumstances of the fall and the response.
Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, was stuck upside down with her legs sticking out of the rocks after stumbling on a path while walking her dog in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
3 months agoSaffron Cole-Nottage, 32, was stuck upside down with her legs sticking out of the rocks after stumbling on a path while walking her dog in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
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